Man Spots 'Spikes' Emerging From The Sand, Then The Shocking Truth Dawns On Him
Mike O'Donoghue was at the end of his rope. A Florida resident, the end of 2020 had been harrowing. There was stress from the pandemic, the election, and the destruction of Tropical Storm Eta. So he went outside for some fresh air one November day, unaware that outing would change his life — and the entire history of Crescent Beach.
Constant Turmoil
Looking back, Mark recognized that he was simply at the right place at the right time. It was supposed to be just another day, but a single moment from his past would help him solve a decades'-old mystery that was hidden beneath the sand.
Mystery Beach
Along the shore, Mark noticed something odd protruding from the sands. Upon closer inspection, it looked like spikes rising from below. He just happened to be the perfect man to identify the horror of what was exposed.
The Perfect Past
Mark O’Donoghue had lived in Ireland before moving to the United States. In his home country, maritime history was a core part of education in school, which makes sense considering how crucial the ocean is to the country.
Surrounded By Water
Ireland's seabed territory is 10 times more than its landmass, and the waters surrounding the land have such an impact on the country's economy and its citizens everyday life. It came as no surprise that Mark was so knowledgeable.
